These projects include bridges, floor decks and tilt up panel both precast and poured in situ.

Due to company expansion they are seeking an Estimator to join their small but proactive office to estimate from first principle on new and remediation projects which will cover all aspects of remediation including stressing, grouting, painting and sand blasting.

This opportunity would suit someone from a specialist second tier concrete or civils contractor looking to make an impact in a growing company.

Due to this opportunity being an integral part of the company’s growth plans our client requires candidates to have the following as a minimum:

Tertiary Educated In Civil Engineering.

Minimum 3 yrs Estimating Experience.

WA / Local Contracting Experience Essential.

Specialist Contractor Experience Advantageous.

Ability To Work On Own Initiative.

Proven Experience In Similar Role.

If you possess the above experience, skills & qualifications apply to Andy Stewart by emailing your CV in WORD format not PDF toandy@tognetti.com.au or phone me directly for a confidential discussion on 08 9322 3088.

This position will be responsible for the preparation of electrical utility estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of construction of service.

Estimating experience on electrical utility projects in the following construction and maintenance areas is preferred:

Distribution, Overhead

Distribution, Underground

Substation

Transmission

We are looking for a project estimator with strong time management skills and who is team-oriented. Candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, deadline driven environment with minimal supervision.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar field of study is preferred. Related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Ability to comprehend blueprints, construction drawings, unit takeoffs and other documentation to prepare time, cost, units, materials and other labor estimates.

Consult with clients, vendors, other company personnel or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Interface with vendors or subcontractors during estimating process.

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.

Assist in special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.

In the video I will teach you how to use Excel to build a worksheet for estimating projects for the small contractor. The end result is a very basic, but usable estimating template. I hope to make additional videos to expand on this template and build a complete system of estimating, proposals letters, tracking your hours and materials and invoicing the job. All your information about the job is in one worksheet. I am not selling a product and I am a contractor just like you. I just wanted to teach other contractors how to use Excel in estimating. If I get some interest in the video then I will continue to make more of them. If no one is interested then I’ll just stop at one video.

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by ProvenHelper. Our footage of a home addition project where we documented each step of the Foundation Work.

Things you will see in this video include: explanation of a crawl space foundation, foundation pinning, anchor bolts from foundation to framing, explanation of foundation footings (footers), explanation of various foundation processes.

Homeowners everywhere, and of every age, need to be careful when at home, because when our guard is mostly likely to be down, hundreds of thousands of us will be injured while in the home. According to Statistics Canada, in the two year period of 2009-2010, 4.27 million Canadians were injured sufficiently enough that we had to limit our usual activities; 15 per cent of the population. What’s interesting, is that 627,000 of these injuries occurred in the home while doing household chores and another 123,000 happened while sleeping, eating or during personal grooming. Despite the stereotype, it’s not just seniors who hurt themselves while at home.

Look around your home. Chances are there are a thousand and one ways that something could go sideways in the kitchen, the bathroom and certainly on the stairs (the same Statistics Canada study says that in the two year period there were 166,000 injuries resulting from a fight with steps). For this reason, it is important that homeowners create a safer home environment. By evaluating each part of the home and making the necessary changes, people can help their loved ones avoid unnecessary injuries.

General safety: In general, it is important to ensure that the home has everything that it needs to promote the well-being of the people living in it. General safety typically applies to the entire home, regardless of the room. For example, all electrical items and appliances should be checked to ensure that the cords are in good condition. A few common examples of general safety include locks on doors and windows that are easy for all residents to handle (children straight on through to seniors). Additionally, they should be kept locked at all times. Fire alarms are another general safety concern and batteries should be checked twice a year to ensure they are in working order if needed.

Have a fire escape plan and practice it every six months.

A list of important phone numbers should be kept by phones in the home and programmed into one’s cellphone.

Setting the water heater so that it is no higher than 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) will prevent burns when using water in the kitchen, bathroom or anywhere in the home.

U.S. Fire Administration Fire Safety Checklist (PDF)

A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People (PDF)

Kitchen The kitchen is one of the most potentially unsafe areas in the home. In this room of the house there is the elevated risk of fire, injury due to cooking burns and cuts, slipping and falls, to name a few. Proper lighting and non-slippery flooring are important to kitchen safety. Drawers and cabinet doors should be kept closed at all times and a step stool with a hand rail made available to reach higher-up areas.

Microwaves, slow cookers, and toaster ovens are alternatives to using burners with open flames.

Clothing with short sleeves or sleeves that are tight-fitting is less likely to accidentally catch on fire while cooking.

Place items in lower cupboards and shelves that are easier to reach, particularly heavier items.

Stairways and halls: Stairways represent a special challenge. People living in homes with stairs run the risk of falling or slipping from a variety of hazards, lighting, clutter, slipperiness etc. While living in a home without stairs is the safest and most certain way to avoid stair-related injuries, many people may find moving from their home to be an undesirable option. Ensuring the safety of the stairs is of the utmost importance, and typically involves ensuring that the steps are even and undamaged, that the surface won’t cause slipping, and that the stair-rail is secure and sturdy. Like the stairs, hallways can be a problem too. Hallway injuries are often related to clutter and a lack of proper illumination.

Make certain that hallways and stairs are kept free of objects that can’t be tripped over, such as toys, shoes, etc.

Install an overhead light at the top of stairways and a light switch at the top and bottom for easy access.

Prevent slipping by placing non-slip rubber treads on stairs.

Living room In the living room, furniture, rugs, and electrical appliances are all examples of potential hazards. Bumping or tripping over furniture can result in scrapes and bruises, with glass top furniture being of particular concern. Cords and cables also pose a tripping threat as do other items on the floor, which can cause injuries such as broken bones or sprained muscles.

Make the living room easier and safer to navigate by rearranging furniture, so that there is a clear walking path.

Eliminate the threat of slipping on throw rugs by securing them with double-sided tape or removing them entirely.

Never run electrical cords under rugs as this can be both a fire hazard and a tripping threat.

Bathroom: In the bathroom, water can create an unsafe environment. Surfaces such as bathtubs and showers are typically slick when wet and can result in slips and falls. Stepping in and out of a shower or bathtub, and lowering and raising oneself from the tub or even the toilet without some sort of support can also be difficult and dangerous. Because of the damp nature of a bathroom, use electrical appliances with caution. Blow dryers, curling irons or other electrical items should never be used near bodies of water or while the faucet is running.

Bedroom: When assessing a bedroom for safety, ensure that there is minimal risk of falling and that any fire hazards are eliminated. For example, avoid using space heaters and make the bedroom a no-smoking area.

Sturdy, comfortable chairs should be kept in the bedroom as a place to sit while dressing in order to reduce the risk of falling or tripping. Adequate lighting and keeping pathways clear to the bathroom and hallway are also important or preventing accidents. Placing smoke detectors near bedrooms helps to ensure that they will be heard in the event of a fire.

Outdoor area: When outside the home, it is harder to control what is and is not safe. Directly outside of the home, however, may still be adjusted for safely. Like inside the home, it is important to look for areas that can cause a person to trip and fall or that otherwise creates an unsafe environment. Porches and decks, for example, should be well maintained with a railing that is secure. Making changes outside of the home also makes it safe for anyone who may visit.

Ensure that steps and entrances to the home are well illuminated.

Install handrails wherever there are outside steps.

The area leading to the home’s entryway should be in good condition and free of any obstacles that can cause a person to fall or slip.

FL work is for several bid packages & upcoming project management to include: The I-4 Ultimate P3 project, a $2.1 Billion reconstruction project that is 21 miles long and has 140 bridges. I-75 Design Builds: The initial projects are $75M and $50M and involve widening I-75 and the associated bridges.

The remaining 4 projects will be advertised over the next 5 months. All ABoard Florida: A high speed rail project from Orlando to Miami; the Design Build sections have a total value of $500-$600M. These projects involve major earthwork, bridges, drainage and rail.

The Crosstown Parkway: This $140M Design Build project involves building a new bridge approximately 4,000 feet long over wetlands and navigable waterway.

Responsible for submittals, quantity tracking of materials, waste & yields; planning of the work in detail to provide direction and provide guidance to the Assist Superintendents and Foremen for performance of the work; take a leading role in the planning and resource control to achieve effective progress that meets the schedule.

A good number of knowledge and experience is required to do a plumbing work properly. You have to be very careful to work with piping, plumbing fixture, water system otherwise you have to bear a huge amount of cost or any small mistake. So it is very important to calculate the amount of cost for the plumbing job. Apart from the expenditure for materials, the man hour needed for the plumbing work is also very important. You have to choose the right service for preparing plumbing take-off sheets in pdf.

Plumbing take off sheet is depended on various factors like, the category of work (new construction or remodeling), the variety of materials like hot water heater, sink, wash basin, sump pump and many more things; types of materials (what kind of pipe like plastic, cast iron, galvanized or copper); the quantity of materials like how many feet of pipe you need for the construction.

In a plumbing take off sheet, there are more information about the requirements of man hours and days for the plumbing part of the construction. There must be a clear calculation about how many hours will be needed to fix the shower, the sink, the basin and the other fixture. It is now clear to you why you need a plumbing takeoff sheet to do your work properly. Quantity Takeoff can serve you with a reliable and accurate plumbing take off sheet for your construction. We provide plumbing take off sheet in the sectors of:

Hill International (Middle East) is a US based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,000 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 8th largest construction management firm in the World.

Qualifications: The QA/QC Manager shall be a qualified Engineer (BSc Civil Engineering Degree or higher, with minimum of 8 years experience in QA/QC works in Large Scale Projects out of a minimum of 10 years overall experience. Should be a certified lead Auditor for ISO 9001 quality management systems, and shall have good knowledge and experience with ISO 9000 series requirements.

Hill International (Middle East) is a US based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,000 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 8th largest construction management firm in the World.

Hill International is seeking to employ a QS, with heavy construction experience, for one of its on-going projects in Qatar.

The contractor proposal bid form is used by a contractor to provide a construction proposal. It refers as the initial point-of-contact connecting the owner and contractor. In this form a neat, prearranged bid is written on a proficiently designed bid form. The contractor proposal bid form contains the breakdown of all the material, labor and equipment costs to make out the proper quantity of materials, labor and equipment necessary for accomplishing the work project. The form also includes the costs, overhead as well as profit of a contractor. All the taxes, bond premiums and insurance under “Work Scope and Details are also included in the form.

While seeking for work proposal from contractors, it is useful to attach this contractor bid sheet with the request made by the owner. In this way a owner can obtain the accurate information as required from a contractor.

A contractor proposal bid form facilitates a contractor to ensure the customer/owner that he is the best contractor – subcontractor – construction company to execute their project.